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Alright, I have a weird problem I'll post here, any help would be appreciated as I have NO clue what's going on. At high levels (30-40 out of 50 from the head unit) I hear distortion coming from my right rear speaker. At higher levels (40-45/50 from HU) it spreads to the front right speaker as...

Hi i am looking into getting two EarthQuake Sound DBXI 15D's. i already have a box so im just getting the two 15' speakers. The problem is that i cant find a suitable amp as im somewhat new to pairing subwoofers and amps since my previous setups came as a bundle. Some people have said the...

Hi everyone, like the title says, I'm designing a new system and would really like some advice from some more experienced people before I go spending all my money. I just bought a 2014 VW GTI. I could maybe call myself an audiophile but I don't expect perfection in a car... My goal for this...

So I just bought a XS XP 3000 (120 ah)(3000 max amps) and I was wondering when I buy a second one for this 3,400 watt system should I replace it with stock one or just put it in the back with the other battery? What do you guys think is the best.. I already have 270 alt and big 3. (Side note)...

I have a budget of around 800-900 dollars and i want a pair of 18s to be ran off my soundqubed 4.5k and i was wondering what the best 18s for around that price were (800-900 together so around 450 each) i've been looking at the dc level 4 18s but was just wanting a second opinion what do you...

alright I have a soundqubed 4.5k and a sundown zv4 12, I just hooked everything up and started to play my music. I started with the bass completely down and was going to gradually turn it up, but once I barely turned it up it started a single quiet bass line that gradually got louder and louder...

hello, just a disclaimer i am 17 and do not know much about car audio , around january of last year i bought dual kicker comp-r 12 inch subs, along with it i bought a 1200 waat mono kicker amp which i installed myself. recently i have noticed when turning my volume up it lets off a funny smell...

Hey! I have a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser with the stock audio system and I need to upgrade it. My front door speakers are 6.5" and have 4" in depth, the dashboard has 2 speakers that face the carpet and they're 1 inch and I'm not sure how deep they go, but probably not far and they actually sound...

Okay so I have been doing reaserch on subs for quite a while and have some options I need help going through, I am still open to suggestions but have a very limited budget (100 to 150 per sub) This is what I currently have: Jvc kd-r970bt head Unit Random speakers for front and rear And a...

I have a Kenwood KDC-BT742U and everytime I turn up the volume the bass seems to shake it or something and it turns off the sound, the bass is still there, the head unit is still on, its not reading protect mode, but sometimes when I just gently flick the front of the radio the sound will come...

Hello all, I'm the owner of a 2013 Kia Optima 2.4L EX, UVO radio with infinity system, no nav, and I have an issue with my audio. The problem is that my head unit turns on and is functional, but I have no audio coming out of the speakers. There are three different resets that are supposed to...

I have a brand new zv4 12, 2 days old, so it might just not be broken in but I thought I should ask just Incase. whenever I keep the subwoofer at a low volume it sounds great and hits very hard but once I get to a certain volume where I used to could go on my 4 old hds208s, the zv4 makes a noise...

-Looking for: a single 15 inch -Budget: Non specific but cheaper is better, basically I want the best sub to pair with my amp -Power to be used:Kicker zx.750.1 (pushes 750 watts rms at 2ohm) -Space available: doesn't matter, I'm going to have a custom sealed box made for whatever size is...

I drive a 2005 Chevy Silverado and the factory speakers are absolutely shot. If I add an ounce of bass to the sound the whole car rattles, so I need to upgrade. However, I know practically nothing about car audio components. Would anyone be willing to help me come up with a reasonable looking...

I'm looking for help on a subwoofer recommendation. Right now I have an enclosure that hits on all 4 corners and touches the trunk lid when it closes, so I can't go any bigger. I believe the box is about 2.3 cubes per chamber, so I am looking to get the maximum output for the space I'm limited...

Im wondering what it would take to run a single soundrive 18 inch subwoofer at 2k rms? I'm wondering things like would I need to upgrade my stock alternator and how many batteries (and what kind). Im kind of unexperienced when it comes to this size of subs so any help would be greatly...

So im wondering what amp I should get for a single pioneer pro series?Pioneer TS-W261D4 Champion Series 10" subwoofer with dual 4-ohm voice coils at Crutchfield.com

Here is my current setup (I know it's pretty ****, but I got it nearly free and as a teen you can't complain) Single Sub - Pioneer TSW261D4 10-Inch Champion/DUAL4 OHM/1200W/40 Equalizer Amp - Sony XM-N502 (Xplod 500 Watt) Here is the problem, ever since I blew the last subwoofer which was a...

I have 2 American Bass XFL 1544s ran to 1 ohm on a Hifonics Brutus 2k. Ive only had them about 2 months and they have just recently started to make a loud popping noise and a higher pitch hum. Sounds like a mechanical noise. I have my amp tuned right and gains set correctly. I was wondering what...

I have a power acoustik head unit 75wx 4,a Reaper model r4-1000 running 2 infinity kappa 5x7 in front doors,then i have a reaper model R1-4000d mono block amp running on 1 12inch mofo wired to 1 ohm.I have a lightning audio 4gauge wire kit that both amps are running off.The guy that installed it...

So my situation is I have a 96 camaro as my first car and I am looking to get a new stereo in it. I took it to a local audio shop to get an estimate on what it might cost me. The total he came to for the installation and everything would be about $685.00. What he included was a head unit, 2 sets...

Hello, so I am looking at buying the listed below for my 14 Mustang and am wondering how many feet of wiring I'll need (ball park), what gauge of wire, if I should get a dry cell and if so what should I look for, and any general comments or advice on any of the components. Any help is much...

Ok so I have a JL 1000/1 amp. Everything is hooked up correctly, double and triple checked it. Ok so here's the question. Should of any voltage be read at the +/- speaker terminals with the amp/ car shut off? Right now I'm reading .038v at the speaker terminals with the amp off (power light is...

Hi new here to the forum, so this is my first post I have an amp that I purchased in a lot of audio equipment a while ago. But I've never known the brand, model or actual rating of the amp. I once found the amp online but lost it. I'm hoping someone has one of the same amps or has some...

I have a 2006 chevy 1500 extended cab, I have raised the back seat 3" to fit my alpine type r 12"s. box is build but i am searching for some help on how to port it properly. the amp i am running is an alpine MRP-M2000. the main area of each side of the box measures 20"x16"x13"on the tall side...

So, I've never really had anything worth mentioning in the trunk/cargo area of any vehicle that I've owned. With that being said, I've got some cash to spend and I want to do this right. I have a '99 Tahoe and all of the speakers inside have been replaced with Fosgate components. Now I need the...

I have a 2006 chevy 1500 extended cab, I have raised the back seat 3" to fit my alpine type r 12"s. box is build but i am searching for some help on how to port it properly. the amp i am running is an alpine MRP-M2000. the main area of each side of the box measures 20"x16"x13"on the tall side...

i just sold 2 soundqubed hds315 dvc 2ohm woofers bc they needed more power than what i had them on and i do not want to spend any more money on my electrical system to handle more power, they were wired at 2ohms on a crescendo s1500.1 getting around 1000w (i know, way underpowered) in a 7cu...

I have some Skar Audio 6.5 components in the front and rear doors. I have them hooked up too the crossovers through a Rockford Fosgate 300.4 amp and on the certificate it came with it says it pushes 404w RMS. I have knukonceptz 4 gauge going back too it and a XS Power big 3 kit under the hood...

Hey guys, happy holidays! I know close to ZERO about car tech or audio tech. I would not describe myself as an audiophile by any means but I do know that when I listen to music I like listening to good quality sound whether it be in my car or anywhere. In February of 2014 I decided I wanted to...

How's it going everyone? For starters I would like to point out that I am a complete noob when it comes to car audio. I haven't gotten a real chance to hear many higher end speakers, let alone be able to hear all of the different brands that I've heard about researching online. As of right now...

SORRY FOR THE WALL OF TEXT. I finally did it! I found a way to shove my Skar ZVX-18 into my incredibly shallow mustang trunk. Unfortunately, there is this terrible rubbing sound(and its loud!) coming from it at high volumes on LOW notes. Now i suspect its one of two things and i'm looking for...

Im really wanting to get a loud setup and get something to scare people. Im sure thats a goal we all have in common, Lol. But right now my current setup is 2 JL W0v3 12's in a bandpass box, Hifonics BRX2000.1d, 0 G wire, Big 3, Kinetik 1k, and JVC xd320bts head unit. It sounds decent right now...

I have the r2000 boss 2000watt monoblock amp which puts out 750W RMS @4ohms,my subwoofer is the terminator 2 12" subwoofers 200W RMS each@2ohm..should i make them4ohm and how?please help if needed email me adrianxboxaaa2@gmail

I have the r2000 boss 2000watt monoblock amp which puts out 750W RMS @4ohms,my subwoofer is the terminator 2 12" subwoofers 200W RMS each@2ohm..should i make them4ohm and how?please help if needed email me adrianxboxaaa2@yahoo

Setup in signature: DC 3.5K, 2 12" Ethos, wired at 1 ohm (Used the12volt.com and I checked like 3x). Put my dmm/clamp (Fluke 323) on ac volts into speaker terminals on amp. Highest I saw was ~55. Put clamp on + speaker wire (right next to amp). Highest was 14.6 Am I really rising to about...

Hey this is my first forum post, so don't hate on me too much. But I have done a lot of research and are familiar with the basics of car audio. But I'm also very open-minded to any helpful ideas or constructed criticism. I have a 2010 Ford Fusion SEL with Sony Audio System, so for right now I...

Im looking to spend around $800 on a setup, Ive been looking at the Hifonics Brutus 2416.1D and an American Bass XFL1522. My alternator is stock, I have a huge trunk( Enough for 2 12s, or 1 15). My current setup is 2 JL Wv3 12's and a Sony Xplod 1000w XM ZR1852. What would be the best way to...

I don't know whether or not I messed up with something or if I have to do something specific, but i'm just going to ask you guys. I didn't want to say it because of how embarrassing it is but I did kinda order my box a little big, but in the wrong way. My box sits about 11 inches away from the...

I want to run 2 American Bass XFL 15" (1000W RMX Each) and 2 JL WOV3 12"s (300W RMS Each) in my 2001 Chrysler 300M. I cannot find an aftermarket HO alternator for it and im pretty sure im going to need it. Right now this is the list i have came up with for the setup i want to build . 2 American...